Thursday, June 14, 2012

bird of paradise

Bird of paradise is the common name of the strelitzia which is also sometimes referred to as the crane flower.  The flower does look like a bird of paradise.  It is strange that this tropical plant is flowering in winter but its beauty is most welcome now when the sky is usually grey.  This clump grows against the north facing wall of the house, a most suitable position.

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